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Novels Lila’s Story and Lila’s Dance Win Literary Titan Awards
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Ghilardi's Lila's Dance and Flanders's Lila's Story both won Literary Titan Book Awards on October 10, 2026; Titan called Dance an ambitious meditation on spiritual freedom.
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Charli XCX, Tinashe Debut Two Songs at ACL
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Charli XCX brought Tinashe out as a surprise guest during her Austin City Limits headlining set, where they performed “Melatonin” and “Nobody Wanna Dance Anymore,” the latter from Tinashe’s new album, Popstar. The appearance was a standout moment of the festival’s second weekend and reunited the artists after years of musical collaborations.
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Tom Cruise dances in Spirit Tunnel
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— Sep 30, 2026
Tom Cruise donned sunglasses and reenacted his Risky Business dance through The Jennifer Hudson Show Spirit Tunnel, as staff sang a Bob Seger remix, while promoting Digger.
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Dancing With the Stars eliminates Taylor Hanson after Yacht Rock Night
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— Sep 30, 2026
“Dancing With the Stars” held its first Yacht Rock Night, where Taylor Hanson and pro partner Britt Stewart were eliminated. A recap argued the pair had more to offer and criticized the show’s repeated early exits for Stewart, its only Black woman pro.
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Derek Foss
The judges were too harsh on their chemistry when others with less energy stayed safe.
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‘Think Of My Dad’: Abdul El-Sayed Defends Campaigning With Obama After Criticizing Him During Presidency
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 10h
Steve Kazee Defends Jenna Dewan Amid DWTS Criticism
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— Sep 30, 2026
Jenna Dewan has faced criticism on Dancing With the Stars over her previous dance experience, and her fiancé Steve Kazee praised her hard work and persistence amid the backlash. Dewan says judges may hold her to a higher standard, but she is enjoying the experience and focusing on improving rather than the scores.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Filipino American festivals planned across US communities
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Filipino American Heritage Month events across the country are celebrating the culture through festivals featuring food, music, dance, local businesses and community organizations. A Chicago Filipino American restaurant also marked the occasion by sharing its signature wings and bringing people together over food.
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US Theaters Plan Halloween Shows Nationwide
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Theater and arts venues across Chicago, Seattle, Atlanta and Marion are offering Halloween-season programming, from horror plays and variety shows to puppet productions, classic films and live music. Dallas is also hosting a family festival with performances, dancing, activities and animal encounters.
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Madonna Scores 10th Dance Airplay No. 1
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— Sep 25, 2026
Madonna’s “Danceteria” rose to No. 1 on Billboard’s Dance Airplay chart, giving her 10 career leaders and the fifth-most in the chart’s history. It is the third No. 1 from Confessions II, following “I Feel So Free” and “Love Sensation.”
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October Events Span Houston, Arkansas, Connecticut
Lifestyle
— Oct 4, 2026
Houston offers a packed October calendar, from concerts by Sara Bareilles, wave to earth and other artists to theater, opera, dance and other cultural events. Seasonal options also include family-friendly fall activities and Halloween attractions, giving residents a range of ways to spend the month.
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The Conservative Desk
Fort Hood's dead still count after Leo's death penalty ban
Pope Leo called capital punishment inadmissible on World Day Against the Death Penalty. Nidal Hasan’s military death sentence for killing 13 at Fort Hood still stands, and Trump has not decided on the livestream.
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Strictly reveals first live-show songs and dances
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— Sep 22, 2026
Strictly Come Dancing has revealed the songs and dance styles for its first live show, with the 15 celebrity couples set to perform routines including quicksteps, tangos, sambas and cha-chas. The new presenter described the show’s scale and said she was excited to return to live television.
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Kravitz Family Dances at Styles’ NYC Residency
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— Sep 24, 2026
Lenny Kravitz and Zoë Kravitz enjoyed Harry Styles’ Madison Square Garden concert, where Styles acknowledged the pair from the stage; Zoë’s mother, Lisa Bonet, was also seen dancing at another show. Zoë and Styles are engaged, and reports say they are considering a small winter wedding followed by a larger celebration.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Todd Rundgren Criticizes Taylor Swift’s Musicianship
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— Sep 29, 2026
Veteran musician Todd Rundgren called Taylor Swift “the apotheosis of mediocrity,” criticized her singing, songwriting and dancing, and argued that video games and the music industry’s focus on young female listeners helped drive her success. He praised Lady Gaga’s musicianship, while Swift’s commercial achievements and broader cultural influence continue to fuel debate over how pop success should be judged.
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Beijing Chaoyang Light, Arts Festivals Open
Entertainment
— Sep 27, 2026
Beijing is hosting a major light-and-arts festival, while Chinese choreographer Fang Zhenghua is combining street dance with traditional cultural elements and robotics. Other reports examine the potential upheaval of a Taiwan annexation, a U.S.-China summit that produced a temporary trade truce, and allegations that Hunan officials took money from a detained Shanghai technology executive without releasing him.
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Five Enduring Songs Span Generations
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— Sep 13, 2026
Across five profiles, the stories behind enduring songs reveal how personal upheaval and real-life episodes fuel iconic music: Dancing in the Moonlight grew from a violent St. Croix assault that inspired Sherman Kelly to write a hopeful anthem; Wasted Days and Wasted Nights emerged after Freddy Fender’s legal troubles delayed its release; These Days, Browne’s youthful ballad, has endured as a powerful reflection on youth and regret; Moonlight Feels Right became Starbuck’s breakthrough with its distinctive marimba-driven sound; and Alice’s Restaurant Massacred was born from Guthrie’s Thanksgiving littering arrest, a satire that shaped his anti-war-era classic.
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‘More Dangerous Than Drugs’: Bill Gates Warns Of Risks Posed By Artificial Intelligence
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 12h
‘Dancing With the Stars’ To Make History Featuring First Same-Sex Partners
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— Aug 27, 2021
The new season of “Dancing With the Stars” will feature the first same-sex partners, including social media personality JoJo Siwa. According to CNN , Siwa will be dancing with an unidentified female pro. The…
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Soccer vs American Football
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.
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Milwaukee 'Dancing Grannies' Release Powerful Statement After Waukesha Attack Rips Members from Group
Opinion
— Nov 24, 2021
Among the six people killed in the Christmas parade massacre in Waukesha, Wisconsin, on Sunday were three members of the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies, a dance troupe comprised of grandmothers who love performing for their…
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Israel’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Pays Tribute to First Couple, Video Goes Viral
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— Aug 15, 2025
It is not every day one “sees” President Donald Trump and First Lady dancing it “YMCA.” But that is what happened on a recent episode of “Rokdim Im Kokhavim” — the Israeli version of “Dancing with the Stars,” Fox News…
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The Miracle of the Dancing Sun at Zeitoun
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Millions see Virgin over church
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An 8th grader challenged his teacher to a dance-off. Her response made her famous.
Good News
— Sep 8, 2026
An eighth grader challenged teacher Yolanda Turner to a dance-off during an exam break at Sumner High School in Florida. Her moves went viral and earned her a spot on the Jennifer Hudson Show.
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Books
A share is a business fraction, not a price quote
Investors short on principles—and anyone who suspects company accounts are being managed—get Buffett’s own letters rebuilt into one plain argument about ownership.
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Allison Holker Dances First Time Since Husband Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ Suicide
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— Aug 28, 2023
Allison Holker, widow of DJ Stephen “tWitch” Boss, danced for the first time since his suicide. On Sunday, Holker, 35, who went viral for her dance routine reels with Boss, posted a video of her busting a move on her…
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Peoria Tribe holds first stomp dance on ancestral lands in two centuries
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— Sep 2, 2026
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Nicole Hardy
Stories like this make me want to learn more about the tribes that used to live near where I grew up. Glad they got this moment.
‘Dirty Dancing’ Star Shares Abortion Story: ‘I Wouldn’t Have Had the Career I Had’
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— Jul 15, 2022
Actress Jennifer Grey opened up about her experience having an abortion, saying she would not have the career she had without it. Grey, who is known for her role in “Dirty Dancing,” spoke with the Los Angeles Times…
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Ballerina Dances in the Streets to Inspire Audiences Around the World
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— Oct 10, 2023
A classically trained ballerina, who was forced off the stage during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, has found a new audience by dancing in the street. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bianca Carnovale…
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LA Teachers Union Roasted for Posting Dance Video During Strike
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— Mar 24, 2023
A teachers’ union is facing mockery over a tweet it shared featuring a message about a strike — which included a dance video. On Thursday, United Teachers Los Angeles wrote in a tweet, “Theres nothing more beautiful and…
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‘Put His 5-Year-Old In Danger’: Mullin Clashes With Margaret Brennan Over ICE Shooting Of Criminal Illegal
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 12h
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